Karen Zach will teach a FREE Memoir Writing Class
October 5th and 12th from 1-3 pm.
Room B, CDPL
Please sign up at the circulation desk.
Please sign up at the circulation desk.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Paint In!
For everyone! Paint-In with Mike Bowman
You are invited to come to a very informal "paint-in" with Michael Bowman. You can come to just watch artists paint, you can bring your own materials (any genre) and paint, or you can come to just ask questions. Mike will be here to help you get started or help in any other way he can.
For: Ages 10 to 100 (younger or older if interested)
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Creative Writing Class
There will be a free class on Creative Writing at the library!
Wednesday October 5 and October 12
6:30 pm until 8:30 pm
Room B, CDPL
The instructor is Karen Zach. Please sign up at the circulation desk.
Wednesday October 5 and October 12
6:30 pm until 8:30 pm
Room B, CDPL
The instructor is Karen Zach. Please sign up at the circulation desk.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
In the gallery -- October 2011
Don’t be Afraid! Come in to the Library’s Mary Bishop Memorial Art Gallery during the month of October! Slide in on a broom or the breath of a breeze; we're waiting for you! Even though October is usually filled with ghosts and goblins and things that go bump in the night, only artistic creations from the talented hands of Lynne Medsker and Gerald Villars are here to greet you.
Eighty year old Frankfort, Indiana resident Gerald Villers tells us that he has made "a lot of sawdust" in his life working for sixty years in construction, owning his own business, (Villars Construction) and now creatively playing with his wood working business/hobby Hoosier Wood Creations.
During his working career Gerald built new houses, remodeled old houses, repaired all houses, and put new additions on Churches everywhere and kept them in good repair. About fifteen years ago, when his body was asking to retire, he began working with a scroll saw creating signs and pictures as a hobby. His hobby has now turned into a very busy business, which pleases him no end. He uses a sixteen-Delta Scroll saw with amazing deftness, often quickly creating children's animals. He demonstrates his wood working techniques at shows and in schools, where children and adults love the magic emitting from his saw, and covet the results which he generously gives away. Come into to the Library and see for yourself this joy-filled man's collection!
Lynne Medsker, a Renaissance woman par excellence, exhibits complex experiments with texture, color, style and technique within the realm of collage, photography, acrylic paint, digital art, watercolor, clay and metal.
In her biography, she tells us that individual elements fused into strong compositions give her artwork a textural, multi-layered personality. Her "hands on" experience of physically shaping, coloring and assembling mixed media pieces is a fulfilling, sensory experience. She uses a wide variety of tools and processes to create her geometric shapes, organic elements, and often a balance of both; the subject matter generally being abstract.
Lynne has shared her artistic vision in numerous local venues, with a total of 20 solo shows in her home state of Indiana. Additionally, her work has been shown in a dozen states across the U.S., including Cincinnati, Chicago, Washington D.C., Phoenix and New York. She also has art in corporate and private collections in the U.S. and abroad. Sharing her enthusiasm for art, Lynne presents workshops, classes and one-on-one instruction.
Born in Cumberland, Indiana, at the time, a small suburb east of Indianapolis, Lynne spent summers boating, skiing, swimming and enjoying the natural surroundings of a lake near Nashville, Indiana. Nature still plays a huge part in much of her art! After 30 years of living within the city, Lynne settled in the suburb of Brownsburg, Indiana enjoying the peace and inspiration of surrounding woods, fields, and ponds with her family.
In her Artist Statement, Lynne says, "When she creates art she feels alive, as if this is the purpose of her life. It keeps her life in balance, letting her escape the tensions of the everyday world. Mixed media is such a wide-open area to explore; essentially art can be made of anything or any combination of things." What a freeing definition to have when creating art! She finds creating, experimenting and combining items from so many different sources intriguing. While producing mixed media artwork, she uses a wide variety of tools and processes. She finds the "hands on" experience of physically shaping, coloring and assembling mixed media pieces to be a fulfilling, sensory experience.
Regardless of the creative method used, the final result is typically multi-layered in appearance. Her work features geometric shapes, organic elements, or a balance of both. Her subject matter is abstract. As she gains experience, artistically and in life, her artwork evolves, becoming more complex, with more texture, detail and dimension. She challenges viewers to enjoy the imagery of her artwork and to discover evidence of the things hidden within the layers of each piece.
Eighty year old Frankfort, Indiana resident Gerald Villers tells us that he has made "a lot of sawdust" in his life working for sixty years in construction, owning his own business, (Villars Construction) and now creatively playing with his wood working business/hobby Hoosier Wood Creations.
During his working career Gerald built new houses, remodeled old houses, repaired all houses, and put new additions on Churches everywhere and kept them in good repair. About fifteen years ago, when his body was asking to retire, he began working with a scroll saw creating signs and pictures as a hobby. His hobby has now turned into a very busy business, which pleases him no end. He uses a sixteen-Delta Scroll saw with amazing deftness, often quickly creating children's animals. He demonstrates his wood working techniques at shows and in schools, where children and adults love the magic emitting from his saw, and covet the results which he generously gives away. Come into to the Library and see for yourself this joy-filled man's collection!
Lynne Medsker, a Renaissance woman par excellence, exhibits complex experiments with texture, color, style and technique within the realm of collage, photography, acrylic paint, digital art, watercolor, clay and metal.
In her biography, she tells us that individual elements fused into strong compositions give her artwork a textural, multi-layered personality. Her "hands on" experience of physically shaping, coloring and assembling mixed media pieces is a fulfilling, sensory experience. She uses a wide variety of tools and processes to create her geometric shapes, organic elements, and often a balance of both; the subject matter generally being abstract.
Lynne has shared her artistic vision in numerous local venues, with a total of 20 solo shows in her home state of Indiana. Additionally, her work has been shown in a dozen states across the U.S., including Cincinnati, Chicago, Washington D.C., Phoenix and New York. She also has art in corporate and private collections in the U.S. and abroad. Sharing her enthusiasm for art, Lynne presents workshops, classes and one-on-one instruction.
Born in Cumberland, Indiana, at the time, a small suburb east of Indianapolis, Lynne spent summers boating, skiing, swimming and enjoying the natural surroundings of a lake near Nashville, Indiana. Nature still plays a huge part in much of her art! After 30 years of living within the city, Lynne settled in the suburb of Brownsburg, Indiana enjoying the peace and inspiration of surrounding woods, fields, and ponds with her family.
In her Artist Statement, Lynne says, "When she creates art she feels alive, as if this is the purpose of her life. It keeps her life in balance, letting her escape the tensions of the everyday world. Mixed media is such a wide-open area to explore; essentially art can be made of anything or any combination of things." What a freeing definition to have when creating art! She finds creating, experimenting and combining items from so many different sources intriguing. While producing mixed media artwork, she uses a wide variety of tools and processes. She finds the "hands on" experience of physically shaping, coloring and assembling mixed media pieces to be a fulfilling, sensory experience.
Regardless of the creative method used, the final result is typically multi-layered in appearance. Her work features geometric shapes, organic elements, or a balance of both. Her subject matter is abstract. As she gains experience, artistically and in life, her artwork evolves, becoming more complex, with more texture, detail and dimension. She challenges viewers to enjoy the imagery of her artwork and to discover evidence of the things hidden within the layers of each piece.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Get help with your resume!
Resume Help
by Mother /Daughter team Karen Zach and Suzie Baldwin.
They can help create, spice-up or just look over your resume!
Drop in anytime October 10th and 24th between 7pm to 8pm.
by Mother /Daughter team Karen Zach and Suzie Baldwin.
They can help create, spice-up or just look over your resume!
Drop in anytime October 10th and 24th between 7pm to 8pm.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Genealogy Club Annual Dinner & Meeting
The Genealogy Club will hold its
Annual Dinner & Meeting
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. followed by the monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are required for the dinner. Please RSVP before Friday October 7. For those attending the dinner, a payment of $10.00 must be made at CDPL's Reference/Local History department by Monday October 10.
Helen Aker will present "Confederate Prisons" at 7 p.m.
Visitors are always welcome to attend! The meeting will be held at CDPL in the Donnelley Room. For more information, call Dellie Craig at 362-2242 ext 118 or e-mail gen@cdpl.lib.in.us.
Annual Dinner & Meeting
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. followed by the monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are required for the dinner. Please RSVP before Friday October 7. For those attending the dinner, a payment of $10.00 must be made at CDPL's Reference/Local History department by Monday October 10.
Helen Aker will present "Confederate Prisons" at 7 p.m.
Visitors are always welcome to attend! The meeting will be held at CDPL in the Donnelley Room. For more information, call Dellie Craig at 362-2242 ext 118 or e-mail gen@cdpl.lib.in.us.
Stop Fraud and Crime Before They Strike
Stop Fraud and Crime Before They Strike
A Consumer Protection Presentation from the Indiana Attorney General's Office
Crawfordsville Public Library
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
4:30-5:30 p.m.
A representative from the AG's Office will give a presentation on how to protect yourself from the latest telephone, mail, and Internet scams. Come hear about the latest tactics fraudsters use and how to avoid becoming a victim.
For more information call 1.800.382.5516 or visit us online at www.IndianaConsumer.com.
A Consumer Protection Presentation from the Indiana Attorney General's Office
Crawfordsville Public Library
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
4:30-5:30 p.m.
A representative from the AG's Office will give a presentation on how to protect yourself from the latest telephone, mail, and Internet scams. Come hear about the latest tactics fraudsters use and how to avoid becoming a victim.
For more information call 1.800.382.5516 or visit us online at www.IndianaConsumer.com.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Lego Block Party
There may or may not be a theme. Registration is required! Come use your imagination. Call 362-2242 ext 115 (no e-mails please).
Paint-In
For everyone! Paint-In with Mike Bowman
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 6-8pm.
You are invited to come to a very informal "paint-in" with Michael Bowman. You can come to just watch artists paint, you can bring your own materials (any genre) and paint, or you can come to just ask questions. Mike will be here to help you get started or help in any other way he can.
For: Ages 10 to 100 (younger or older if interested)
Stop in this Tuesday September 27th!
3 Strikes of the Match
The Revolutionary War Veterans Association presents
3 Strikes of the Match
Hear the Forgotten History of April 19, 1775, The Day Our Nation was Born
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
6-8 p.m.
CDPL, Meeting Room A
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Story Time now on Facebook
Add Story Time as a friend on Facebook!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Oil Painting Class
Dick Murray will be here to teach the Bob Ross "Wet on Wet" Oil Painting Technique from 9am to 4:30pm on Saturday September 24.
You will need a first time purchase of #5 Painting Knife, 1" Bob Ross Landscape Brush, #3 Bob Ross White Bristle Fan Brush, #2 Bob Ross Script Liner Brush (Sable), and a 16" X 20" Canvas. Cost is $45.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Introduction to "Essentials of Photography"
Thursday September 22 6:30pm to 8pm
In this introduction, you will gain an overview of Photography, Cameras, and Equipment (no fee).
If you decide to take the other 8 classes (consecutive Thursdays) the cost is $80. Sign up at the Circulation Desk. Sponsored by CDPL
Taste of Home at CDPL
Calling all Amateur Chefs! If you like to try new recipes, eat new foods, and you have fun, come join us at the library for an hour or two of food tasting and comradery.
All you have to do is come to the Circulation Desk, sign-up, pick out a recipe, write it on the menu sheet, and then come back to the library September 22 at 6pm with the recipe made to eat!
Jan Brown's oil painting class
Jan Brown teaches Bob Ross "Wet on Wet" oil painting technique
Tuesday September 20, 2011 at 5pm
Cost is $40. Bring your own 16x20 canvas and wear old clothes.
Sponsored by CDPL
Tuesday September 20, 2011 at 5pm
Cost is $40. Bring your own 16x20 canvas and wear old clothes.
Sponsored by CDPL
Monday, September 12, 2011
Water color & Oil painting classes!
September 17th at CDPL!
Bill Pattison "Art of Illusion" Oil Painting Art Class
The painting he will be teaching may be seen near the Circulation Desk.
Cost is $75.
Pat Fay Water Color Art Class has been cancelled
Bill Pattison "Art of Illusion" Oil Painting Art Class
The painting he will be teaching may be seen near the Circulation Desk.
Cost is $75.
Pat Fay Water Color Art Class has been cancelled
Deb Slaters Scrapbooking Class
How about some scrapbooking on September 17!
Deb Slaters Scrapbooking Class
Join Deb for a fun filled Saturday starting at 9am and ending at 4:30.
She will let you use her tools and give you great ideas, you bring your materials.
Free!
Sponsored By CDPL
Deb Slaters Scrapbooking Class
Join Deb for a fun filled Saturday starting at 9am and ending at 4:30.
She will let you use her tools and give you great ideas, you bring your materials.
Free!
Sponsored By CDPL
Yu-gi-oh!
Don't forget the Yu-gi-oh Tournament!
Call Michael Gurney for information and to sign-up 765-307-4253 or 765-362-1309
5:15pm
Every Thursday through October!
Sponsored by CDPL
Call Michael Gurney for information and to sign-up 765-307-4253 or 765-362-1309
5:15pm
Every Thursday through October!
Sponsored by CDPL
Friday, September 09, 2011
Need some help with your resume?
Resume Help
by Mother /Daughter team Karen Zach and Suzie Baldwin.
They can help create, spice-up or just look over your resume!
Drop in anytime September 12th and 26th between 7pm to 8pm.
by Mother /Daughter team Karen Zach and Suzie Baldwin.
They can help create, spice-up or just look over your resume!
Drop in anytime September 12th and 26th between 7pm to 8pm.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Booksale this Saturday
Friends of the
Crawfordsville Public Library
Booksale
Saturday September 10th
9am until 5 pm
CDPL Lower Level
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